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CPS launches consultation on disability hate crime and issues new guidelines
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched new Public Policy Statements on Hate Crime and put them to a…
Campaign launched that aims to tackle learning disability and autism hate crime
With disability hate crime – including that aimed at people with learning disabilities and/or autism – on the rise,…
Updated guidance issued to improve support for parents with learning disabilities
Updated advice on how to work with parents who have learning disabilities has been issued by the Working Together…
Couple with complex needs announce their engagement
Two young people with complex needs who live at the same supported living service in The Wirral have announced…
Rejuvenation of garden centre that provides training opportunities for people with…
A project that aimed to increase independence and broaden opportunities for personal growth for people with…
Athletes with learning disabilities take home 12 medals from Paralympics
Athletes with learning disabilities won 12 medals – including 4 golds – at the Rio Paralympics, despite being only…
Tim Smart resigns as interim chair of Southern Health for “personal reasons”
Tim Smart, the interim chair of troubled Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, has resigned with immediate effect,…
Breaking down the barriers to art for people with learning disabilities
In this guest blog, professional artist Andy Kee talks about his experience as an artist with learning disabilities…
Bethany Firth takes gold in S14 Paralympic swimming and breaks own world record
Great Britain and Ireland swimmer Bethany Firth has won the gold medal in the S14 100m backstroke event at the Rio…
How progressive learning disability care works in practice
In this guest blog, an example of a new wave of supported living care services for people with learning…
Learning disability campaigner Lord Rix dies
Actor and learning disability campaigner Lord Brian Rix has died at the age of 92. He had been terminally ill.
Flamingo Chicks Agents of Change return from once-in-a-lifetime trip to address…
Inclusive dance group returns home after receiving a standing ovation for speech about peace and human rights for…